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Can You Grow Mint in West Virginia?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.

Plant zones

3a–9b

West Virginia last frost

early April

West Virginia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Mint

Mint is extremely vigorous — grow in containers to prevent it from taking over your garden.

Plant in a container always — mint will spread aggressively otherwise. Harvest regularly to encourage bushy growth. Cut to the ground occasionally to rejuvenate. Easy to overwinter indoors.

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Gardening in West Virginia

West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mint in West Virginia?

Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.

What zone is West Virginia?

West Virginia spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Mints in West Virginia?

See the planting guide for Mint — timing depends on your exact frost date.